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The Foolish Eavesdropper

Posted on September 8, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille #111 – What’s That Rustling in the Eaves? “eavesdropping” (posted by Kim) Under eaves surrounded by oak trees, a boy crouches in silence, listening to voices threatening violence. Shall he call the cops, … Continue reading →

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“foreign tongues”

Posted on September 2, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #192 – “foreign tongues: How many people hear you speaking in a foreign tongue? His tongue was foreign to her. starts first day of school carries backpack and his lunch does not speak English There was … Continue reading →

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A Crow’s Gifts

Posted on April 3, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Blogging From A to Z Crow’s talons hook on to the ledge of the window. Curious luminous eyes peer in. Young boy sits on white window seat entranced by the bird. Crow cocks his head. Young boy smiles, … Continue reading →

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Dating

Posted on November 21, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – InForm Poet – Triolet “Today we explore (once again), the Triolet. “ The boy wanted to ask her out Too shy, he sketched her from afar She did not have a single doubt, the boy … Continue reading →

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Catching Silver

Posted on September 8, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – For Your Consideration:  Myths, Legends, or Fairy Tales “Create a myth, legend, or fairy tale about falling stars.” The little boy saw them every night–falling stars– silver disappearing into the earth. He could never catch … Continue reading →

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Music In The Woods

Posted on December 24, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  The Sunday Muse #35 Tristan let nothing interfere with his music. Enamored of sound since assuming possession of the violin, he played for an audience of one–a small gray bird that trilled to sweet notes emanating from the … Continue reading →

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tears

Posted on March 19, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Carpe Diem Crossroads #1 Introduction to a new feature and a first try Haiku is still my first love, but during the years of our existence I learned to love and appreciate all kinds of Japanese poetry. And … Continue reading →

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Young Monk

Posted on May 5, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Carpe Diem Namasté, The Spiritual Way #8 Spiritual Imagination You can choose the image you want to use yourself. Try to create a haiku, tanka or other Japanese poetry form with the focus on the “deeper spiritual meaning”. … Continue reading →

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